PCH Community Update

PCH Community,

The week of May 4 - May 8 is Teacher Appreciation Week, with National Teacher Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 5. At Central High, we are so very fortunate to have knowledgeable, skilled and committed educators in our classrooms who give of themselves in countless ways. Students, please take a moment to show your appreciation to your teachers in some way this week.

This is also the final Update of the 2025-2026 school year; it's hard to believe, but this week is the last for our seniors and students in grade 9 - 11 have just three weeks remaining. To ensure you have are informed about the end of the year, please review the information on the following topics....

• End of Year Testing information is below.
• Lead Parkway applications due on 5/4. Details below.
• Stuco applications for the 2026-2027 school year are due on 5/7. Details below.
• The PCH PTO is need of donations for 5/20. Sign up link below.
• Updated Notes from the School Nurse are included below.

Several other standing items are listed below, as well. The next Update, and the first of the summer, will be shared on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. As a reminder, PCH Community Update is the school newsletter shared with students and parents throughout the school year. For much of the content, students are the primary audience. Parents, please encourage your student to regularly check their Parkway email account to review new updates. Thank you for your support and, as always, Go Colts!

Sincerely,

Tim McCarthy

Principal, PCH

Below are important dates for the weeks and months to come, as well as a PDF of Central High's 2025-2026 Academic Calendar.

The daily schedule for the week of May 4 is:

• Monday, May 4: ALL (Purple) Day
• Tuesday, May 5: ODD (Red) Day --- Senior Exams: Blocks 5 & 7
• Wednesday, May 6: EVEN (Blue) Day --- Senior Exams: Blocks 6 & 8

• Thursday, May 7: ODD (Red) Day --- Senior Exams: Blocks 1 & 3
• Friday, May 8: EVEN (Blue) Day --- Senior Exam: Block 2

The daily schedule for the week of May 11 is:

• Monday, May 11: ALL (Purple) Day
• Tuesday, May 12: ODD (Red) Day
• Wednesday, May 13: EVEN (Blue) Day

• Thursday, May 14: ODD (Red) Day
• Friday, May 15: EVEN (Blue) Day

The daily schedule for the week of May 18 is:

• Monday, May 18: ODD (Red) Day
• Tuesday, May 19: E-FE (Light Blue) Day --- Block 1 Exam --- No Ac Lab, Regular Dismissal
• Wednesday, May 20: Final Exam Day --- Blocks 2 & 3 --- Dismissal at 11:35 am

• Thursday, May 21: Final Exam Day --- Blocks 5 & 7 --- Dismissal at 11:35 am
• Friday, May 22: Final Exam Day --- Blocks 6 & 8 --- Dismissal at 11:35 am

Important Dates:

• Monday, May 4: AP Exams Begin
• Tuesday, May 5: Senior Final Exams --- Blocks 5 & 7
• Wednesday, May 6: Senior Final Exams --- Blocks 6 & 8
• Wednesday, May 6: Spring Orchestra Concert, 7:30 pm
• Thursday, May 7: Senior Final Exams --- Blocks 1 & 3
• Friday, May 8: Senior Final Exam --- Block 2
• Tuesday, May 12: Awards Night, 7 pm
• Monday, May 18: Evening of Reflection, 7 pm
• Tuesday, May 19: E-FE (Light Blue) Day --- Block 1 Exam, No Ac Lab
• Tuesday, May 19: Graduation, 7 pm
• Wednesday, May 20: Final Exam Day --- Blocks 2 & 3 --- Dismissal at 11:35 am
• Thursday, May 21: Final Exam Day --- Blocks 5 & 7 --- Dismissal at 11:35 am
• Friday, May 22: Final Exam Day --- Blocks 6 & 8 --- Dismissal at 11:35 am

To download the academic calendar, click on the attached PDF.

As we approach the end of the school year, students will be completing a variety of important exams, including: End of Course (EOC) exams required by the State of Missouri, Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as well as Senior Final Exams and Regular Final Exams for 9th - 11th graders.

During the weeks end of year testing is taking place in the building, it is especially important that we maintain an appropriate testing environment during the school day. Students, thank you, in advance, for your cooperation!

AP exams will take place the week of May 4 and May 11. The AP exam schedule is set by College Board and can be reviewed HERE. Ms. Priscilla Greenwood, Central High's AP testing coordinator along with classroom teachers, will communicate Central High specific testing details to students.

Senior Final Exams will take place the week of May 4 during regular class times. Exam dates are below. Individual classroom teachers will communicate expectations and details to students.

• Tuesday, May 5: Blocks 5 & 7
• Wednesday, May 6: Blocks 8 & 6
• Thursday, May 7: Blocks 1 & 3 --- seniors are dismissed after 3rd block
• Friday, May 8: Block 2 --- seniors are invited to brunch after 2nd block

End of Course make-up exams will take place 5/4-5/6.

Regular Final Exams for current 9th - 11th graders will follow the schedule below. The final exam bell schedule is HERE. Individual classroom teachers will communicate expectations and details to students.

• Tuesday, May 19: Block 1 --- scheduled E-FE Day, dismissal at 2:30 pm
• Wednesday, May 20: Blocks 2 & 3, dismissal at 11:35 am
• Thursday, May 21: Blocks 5 & 7, dismissal at 11:35 am
• Friday, May 22: Blocks 6 & 8, dismissal at 11:35 am

Interested in getting involved in Student Council? Now’s your chance! Applications are officially open!

Student Council is the organization behind many of the events that shape our school community, including Homecoming, Prom, spirit weeks, Day of Service, and other community-wide activities. It’s a great way to get involved, build leadership skills, and help create memorable experiences for yourself and your peers.

Students can apply for both delegate and executive positions (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) at the Class and Student Body levels. If you're considering an executive role, be sure to review this additional information before applying.

Delegate Application: Click here

Executive Application: Click here

All application materials are due by 2:30 pm on Thursday, May 7th. Don’t miss the opportunity to get involved and make an impact!

Show the PCH Faculty and Staff how much we love them! To donate desserts, beverages, a monetary amount, or your time to set up or clean up on Wednesday, May 20, sign up HERE.

Central High will host in-person, high school summer school classes this year. For more information about Parkway's summer session, click HERE.

Does your student have medication or supplies in the nurse’s office? Be sure to have it picked up before last day of school on 5/22/26. Any medication that is not picked up before the end of the year will be disposed of.

• Is your current 11th grade student 16 years old or older?

• Does your 16-year-old (or older) have their meningococcal vaccine (MCV4/MenACWY), which is required for students entering 12th grade? All students in the state of Missouri must have the MCV4 vaccine after they turn 16 years of age.

• This vaccination is required to begin class on the first day of school, August 25, 2026.

• Did you know that you can call your child’s doctor and request this vaccination with your yearly well-exam or physical?

• You can also get this vaccination for your child at one of the St. Louis County Health Departments at low or no cost.

Click HERE for the health department’s walk-in hours, locations, website, and phone numbers.

Once your child has received their vaccination, please email the updated immunization record to Nurse Littmann at jlittmann@parkwayschools.net or fax it to 314-415-5922. If we have not yet received a copy of the updated immunization record, you will remain on the notification list.

For more information about the meningitis vaccine, click HERE!

Thank you for helping us prepare your child for their 2026-2027 Senior Year at Parkway Central High School! If you have any questions, please call Nurse Littmann at 314-415-7930.

Spring cleaning? The nurses office is accepting donations of gently used clothing. We are currently in need of women’s leggings and gym shorts/pants for both women and men. All sizes are appreciated. Please note that we are unable to accept jeans at this time. Thank you for helping support our students!

For Parkway high school students interested in international travel, there are typically several different options. Some trips are dependent upon enrollment in a specific class, while most are open to students interested in a specific itinerary. Several of the currently planned trips are being organized by Central High teachers. To review student travel opportunities, click HERE.

PCH athletic passes are now on sale for the 2025-2026 school year. Passes, both individual and family, are good only at home events fo the following events:

• varsity football
• varsity soccer (boys & girls)
• volleyball (boys & girls, all levels)
• basketball (boys & girls, all levels)

PCH athletic passes are NOT validy for away events, tournaments, or postseason play. Scan the QR code below for pricing information and to purchase a pass.

In times of need, the Parkway Food Pantry is here to help!

Did you know that Parkway has its own food pantry, located at Northeast Middle School? The Parkway Food Pantry is a charitable organization that serves Parkway students, families, and employees. We are a community that supports one another and is here to serve.

More families are reaching out to the pantry for support right now.

We can support you
If your family needs assistance, please use this link to sign up for our next food distribution day on Tuesday, November 18. Please help us prepare by letting us know you're coming! Your information will be kept confidential and used only for planning our distributions.

To learn more about food pantry assistance, visit our website. You can also find a list of other food pantries in our community here.

You can support the Pantry
The Pantry is funded by monetary and food donations from our community. The Pantry needs donations, especially as we anticipate an increase in need in the coming month.

If you would like to support the pantry through a food drive, you can sign up here or contact Parkway Pantry Partners at parkwaypantrypartners@gmail.com.

If your family or organization is in a season of giving, please consider a donation using our PayPal donation link.

For more information on the Parkway Food Pantry, visit our website.

The Parkway School District participates in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. This allows families the opportunity to apply for Free and Reduced Price Meal Benefits. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility.To apply, click on the picture to the left.

To find your bus stop, click on the picture to the right.

Class of 2026 (Seniors) and Class of 2027 (Juniors)

All senior and junior students parking on campus are expected to have their school issued parking pass displayed in their vehicle. Failure to do so is a violation of the school's discipline policy and may result in fines and / or other consequences. Thank you for your cooperation.

Class of 2028 (Sophomores)

UPDATE: Sophomores will NOT be eligible to park on campus for the second semester during school hours. This year, Central High's student parking lots are at capacity due to the number of parking passes issued to senior and junior drivers.

Background Info: In previous years, space was available in the student parking lots to allow some sophomores to park at school during the school day beginning in the second semester. Availability varies year to year based on the size of the senior and junior classes and the number of seniors and juniors wanting to drive to school. This year, we simply have more seniors and juniors who have been issued school parking passes.

Class of 2029 (Freshmen)

Freshmen students are not eligible to park on campus during the school day --- no exceptions! Doing so is a violation of the school's discipline policy and may result in disciplinary consequences. As you plan for the school year, please make appropriate transportation arrangements.

The first official practice day for fall athletics is Monday, August 11, 2025. Any student wanting to join a sport or activity (band, choir, orchestra) must complete the registration process for the 2025-2026 school year. This process is online as we are switching to a new system called FinalForms (previously PRIVIT). This system will house all your important documents. It is a new process for Central High, but we are extremely excited about this new platform. Attached is some information on FinalForms.

These forms must be completed prior to participating in a sport or activity.

To that end, we are asking the parents/guardians and the students planning to play sports or participate in activities to create accounts in FinalForms and register your student(s). Please see the attached document for links and assistance in registering.

Central High's PTO leadership board for the 2025-2026 school year is:

Kia Davis - President

Steven Shane - Vice President

Sonya Land - Treasurer

Stephanie Harvey - Secretary

Thank you to these individuals for their service to the PCH community! For more PTO information, click HERE.

Students and Parents: Please review this section whether you are riding the bus to school, dropping off your student, or driving yourself.

Officer Chris Kaatmann, Central High's new school resource officer, and Mr. DePriest Ammons, Central High's daytime custodian, will be directing traffic in the morning to assist with dropoff. Please follow their directions.

• Buses will dropoff students in the North Parking Lot. Students will exit the bus and enter through Door 40, the back entrance to the athletic wing.
• Parent Drivers may enter campus through the main entrance or via Stadium Drive. You will then be directed to the front of school via the main driveway (do not enter the North Lot). Use the lane to the far RIGHT of the median and along the curb. Pull forward as much as possible, then let your student out. Please go slow and yield to students crossing from the main lot. Student should enter through Door #1 - Main Entrance.
• Student Drivers may arrive on campus through the main entrance or via Stadium Drive. You will then be directed to the front of school via the main driveway (do not enter the North Lot). Use the lane to the far LEFT of the median, then proceed to either the Main Lot or the East Lot. Please go slow and yield to students crossing from the main lot. Student should enter school through Door #1 - Main Entrance.

Students and parents, please review the daily building procedures below.

• The building opens to students at 07:00 am.
• In the morning, students are expected to enter through Door #1 - Main Entrance (student drivers and students being dropped off) or Door #40 - Back Athletic Entrance (bus riders).
• Breakfast is available from 07:00 am - 07:30 am.
• Classes begin at 07:35 am. Students are expected to be in their assigned room by 07:35 am. For the first few days of school, we will work with students as some adjust to a new building and all to a new schedule.
• The internal set of doors at the main entrance will be locked at 07:35 am. Students tardy to school will check in inside the vestibule. Students will be issued a pass, then report to class.
• All visitors, includng parents, are expected to enter through the main entrance and check in using vestibule.
• Visitors cleared to enter the main building are expected to wear their school issued visitor badge for the duration of their visit to PCH.
• Students dismissed during the school day (e.g. for an appointment with a parent) are expected to exit the building through the main entrance.
• During school hours (07:00 am - 02:30 am), deliveries for students from outside entities, including, but not limited to food delivery services, are not allowed. Parents may continue to drop off items for students (e.g. lunch), when necessary.

Students and Parents: Please review this section whether you are riding the bus home, picking up your student, or driving yourself.

• Buses will line up on the front driveway using lanes to the RIGHT of the median for dismissal. Students riding the bus home should exit school through the main entrance or the theater entrance, then board their bus. School staff will be available to help students find their bus, especially for the first two weeks of the school year. Buses release at 02:37 pm, seven minutes after the dismissal bell.
• Parent Drivers picking up students at dismissal may wait on the front, main driveway in the near lane to the LEFT of the median or on the SOUTH bound lane of Stadium Drive. Please do not park and wait in the North Lot. Go slow and yield to students.
• Student Drivers should exit school through the main entrance or the theater entrance, then walk cautiously to their vehicle. As you exit the Main Lot or the East Lot, please be patient and follow the directives of the adult releasing buses and vehicles. Go slow and yield to students.

Dr. Tim McCarthy

Principal

Email: tmccarthy@parkwayschools.net
Website: https://www.parkwayschools.net/Domain/31
Location: 369 N Woods Mill Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: (314)415-7900
Instagram: pchprincipal

Pictured from left to right: Matt Belding, Patrick Ward, Amy Grich, Tim McCarthy, Shruti Upadhyay, Brian Guilfoyle and Casey Holland.

Tim McCarthy, Principal

• Email: tmccarthy@parkwayschools.net
• Administrative Assistant: Kim Orf
• Office Telephone: 314-415-7902

Casey Holland, Assistant Principal - Class of 2026

• Email: cholland1@parkwayschools.net
• Administrative Assistant: Karena Gantner (kgantner@parkwayschools.net)
• Office Telephone: 314-415-7904

Shruti Upadhyay, Assistant Principal - Class of 2027

• Email: supadhyay@parkwayschools.net

• Administrative Assistant: Christine Schmitt
• Office Telephone: 314-415-7906

Patrick Ward, Assistant Principal - Class of 2028

• Email: pward2@parkwayschools.net
• Administrative Assistant: Melissa Duperrett
• Office Telephone: 314-415-7910

Amy Grich, Assistant Principal - Class of 2029

• Email: agrich@parkwayschools.net
• Administrative Assistant: Jordan Berry (jberry1@parkwayschools.net)
• Office Telephone: 314-415-7908

Matthew Belding, Special Education Coordinator

• Email: mbelding@parkwayschools.net
• Office Telephone: 314-415-5972

Brian Guilfoyle, Director of Athletics & Activities

• Email: bguilfoyle@parkwayschools.net
• Administrative Assistant: Tina Uihlein (tuihlein@parkwayschools.net)
• Office Telephone: 314-415-7936